Saturday, December 30, 2017

It was certainly a crazy 2017 for Celtics fans, as they enjoyed the emergence of a super-star in Isaiah Thomas, only to see him be traded for a taller, NBA champion version point guard in Kyrie Irving to wrap up the last four months.

It was without a doubt a year that will not be forgotten any time soon.

Friday, December 29, 2017

We discuss Isaiah Thomas' recent interview with ESPN on his gripe with the Celtics medical staff and Danny Ainge. We also debate if Thomas actually plays/makes his Cavaliers debut against his former team and what should we expect in his first return to the TD Garden since being dealt to the Cleveland for Kyrie Irving. Plus we talk about the matchup between the top two teams in the Eastern Conference and NBA headlines on this last episode of 2017. Happy New Year and enjoy episode 113 of the Causeway Street Podcast

Rockets All-Star James Harden expressed his frustration with how Thursday night's game between the Celtics and Rockets was officiated while also accusing the referees of missing calls he claimed should have been whistled against Boston in final seconds of game.

It's game No. 39 for the 2017-18 Celtics (28-10), as they host the Houston Rockets (25-7) at the TD Garden on Thursday.

Boston is coming off a bounce back win over the Charlotte Hornets after their Christmas Day loss to the Washington Wizards, while the Rockets, who also loss on X-Mas to the Thunder, are on a three-game skid and now find themselves in second place out West.

Wednesday, December 27, 2017

When the Hornets came within one point of erasing a 20-point deficit, the Celtics remained poised and determined to protect their advantage against the Hornets and sustained their intensity without letting up.

Friday, December 22, 2017

We make our wish list for the Celtics after two back-to-back losses for the first time since their season and home opener. What does Boston need to stay consistent going forward? Plus we preview the NBA's Christmas Day games and more, tune in to our holiday edition of the Causeway Street Podcast

Before the Celtics hosted the Miami Heat on Wednesday night, the last memory that basketball fans in Boston had of Kelly Olynyk, was his impressive 26-point (career-high) performance off the bench, in a Game 7 clinching win at the TD Garden over the Washington Wizards in the second-round of the playoffs last spring.

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Two nights ago it was Irving's back-to-back 3-pointers in less than a minute that put his team in a game-winning situation against the Pacers. Terry Rozier made a game-winning steal/dunk, and on Wednesday night against the Heat it was Irving's 22-point fourth quarter performance that gave the Celtics a chance pull off yet another upset.

Monday, December 18, 2017

Terry Rozier delivered an inconceivable dramatic ending to Boston's 112-111 win over the Pacers Monday night -- adding another example to the 'never count them out' mantra the Celtics have demonstrated this season.

Saturday, December 16, 2017

After the persistent Grizzlies wouldn't give up, the Celtics reached deep in the fourth quarter and closed the door on their opponent for good as Boston bounced back from their Friday night loss against the Jazz.

We discuss the Celtics worse loss of the young season to the Chicago Bulls and should Danny Ainge consider searching for some depth off the bench, since Marcus Morris (left knee) will be out for an extended period of time? Shooting coach Art Rondeau joins the show as he talks about Gordon Hayward doing more harm than good when it comes to shooting from a chair. Plus we talk NBA headlines and more. Tune in below to episode 111 of the Causeway Street Podcast

It's game No. 31 for the 2017-18 Celtics (24-6), as they host the Utah Jazz (13-15) for the first and only time this season at the TD Garden.Gordon Hayward, who continues to recover from ankle surgery, will get to watch his new team take on his former squad, boot free tonight.

Thursday, December 14, 2017

Gordon Hayward took another step in his recovery process on Wednesday, as the Celtics swingman was seen without his walking boot, less than two months removed from suffering a fractured left tibia and dislocated ankle against the Cavaliers back on Oct. 17.

Sunday, December 10, 2017

When the Pistons exited TD Garden with a 91-81 win over the Celtics on Nov. 27, it left a lasting impression on the rest of the Eastern Conference.

Detroit made a statement, beating a team with the best record in the league thus proving themselves to be a team that had earned its seat at the table alongside the rest of the upper-echelon contenders in the east.

Friday, December 8, 2017

We discuss the great start of Jayson Tatum's NBA career and debate if the Celtics were to actually trade the 19-year-old rookie for the likes of an Anthony Davis type, top-five player. Plus we talk about the possible return of Gordon Hayward at some point this season after Danny Ainge comments regarding that his All-Star forward should be out of his walking boot in a couple weeks. Tune in below to episode 110 of the Causeway Street Podcast

It's game No. 26 for the 2017-18 Celtics (21-4), who look to close out their five-game home-stand with a fourth straight win to go 4-1, as they host the Dallas Mavericks (7-17) tonight at the TD Garden.

Despite the Mavs riding a three-game win streak, they have the worst record in the Western Conferance, but they will look to avenge an overtime loss against Boston from a few weeks ago. Will Kyrie Irving put up another 30-point performance and will rookie Jayson Tatum keep adding to his NBA leading 3-point percentage?

Friday, December 1, 2017

Following Gordon Hayward's horrific injury five minutes into the 2017-18 campaign and suffering back-to-back losses to open the season, Brad Stevens has led the Celtics to the top of the standings with a 16-game win streak.

We discuss the Celtics' need of a legit second option when Kyrie Irving is having a bad night after their recent losses in the fourth quarter. Plus should the Pistons be considered a top team in the Eastern Conferance? Zach Peloquin joins us of Off The Wagon Sports Radio, to talk Detroit's great start to this season and Marcus Smart's shooting woes. We'll also take a trip around the NBA with this week's headlines on episode 109 of the Causeway Street Podcast, tune in below